62B.310 - Exclusive jurisdiction; exceptions; powers of other courts.

62B.310  Exclusive jurisdiction; exceptions; powers of other courts.

      1.  If the juvenile court exercises jurisdiction over a child regarding any matter within the purview of this title, another court may not exercise jurisdiction over the child regarding that matter, unless the juvenile court:

      (a) Certifies the child for proper criminal proceedings as an adult pursuant to the provisions of this title; or

      (b) Transfers the case to another court pursuant to the provisions of this title.

      2.  The provisions of this title do not deprive another court of the right to determine:

      (a) The custody of the child upon a writ of habeas corpus; or

      (b) The custody or guardianship of the child in a case involving divorce or problems of domestic relations.

      (Added to NRS by 2003, 1030)